Physical Sensors | Classification, Types, and Advantages
Physical Sensors | Classification, Types, and Advantages

Introduction Physical sensors are devices that detect and respond to physical input from the environment. They convert various types of physical quantities, such as light, temperature, pressure, motion, or proximity,…

LVDT | Construction, Principle, Advantages, and Applications
LVDT | Construction | Principle | Advantages and Applications

Introduction The term LVDT stands for Linear Variable Differential Transformer. It is the most widely used inductive transformer that converts linear motion into an electrical signal. The LVDT gets its…

Display Devices LCD, LED, Seven Segment, Sixteen Segment
Display Devices | LCD, LED, Seven Segment, Sixteen Segment

Display Devices A display device serves as an output tool that visually conveys information. The display system is the ultimate connection between a measuring process and the user. In instrumentation…

DIAC | Construction, Working, and V-I Characteristics
DIAC | Construction | Working and V-I Characteristics

DIAC DIAC can be abbreviated as Diode for alternating current. A DIAC is a bidirectional device that can be conducts in either a positive or negative direction. Basically, DIAC is…

UPS | Types | Comparison Between Online and Offline UPS
UPS | Types | Comparison Between Online and Offline UPS

UPS UPS stands for Uninterruptible Power Supply as the name suggests is an arrangement to get continuous A.C. power for critical loads like computers, hospitals, and other emergency loads even…

Dual Converter | Introduction, Operation Mode, and Application
Dual Converter | Introduction, Operation Mode and Application

Dual Converter A dual converter is generally used to get reversible DC for a given load. If the four-quadrant operation is required without any mechanical changeover switch, two full converters…

TRIAC | Construction, Working, and V-I Characteristics
TRIAC | Construction, Working and V-I Characteristics

TRIAC An SCR can be conducted in only one direction. So only the positive half cycle of the circuit can be controlled. But the requirement of many applications is to…

Multivibrator | Classification of Multivibrator
Multivibrator | Classification of Multivibrator

Introduction to Multivibrator Multivibrator is wave shaping circuit which generates non sinusoidal waves called Multivibrator. It can generate square wave rectangular wave triangular wave or saw tooth wave. These belongs…

Operational Amplifier | OP-AMP Basic
Operational Amplifier | OP-AMP Basic

Introduction An operational amplifier (OP-AMP) is a very stable amplifier that can be used for a large number of linear and non-linear operations by using some external elements, i.e., resistors,…

FACTS Controller | Types of FACTS Controller
FACTS Controller | Types of FACTS Controller

FACTS FACTS stands for Flexible AC Transmission System. It is a power electronics-based system where static devices are used to enhance and increase the power transfer capability and controllability. FACTS…